WBO bantamweight champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete could square up to Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire - the former multiple world champion in four weight classes - just months after becoming friends.

The 35 year old Filipino - who boasts a win over Moruti "Baby Face" Mthalane - has entered the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) tournament and has now set his eyes on being the Muhammad Ali Trophy bantamweight kingpin.

Tete and Donaire struck a cordial relationship when they were in Belfast where the South African retained his title in a lop-sided points win against Omar Andres Narvaez on April 21.

Donaire fought in the same bill and lost to Carl Frampton for the interim WBO featherweight title.

Donaire - who dethroned Simpiwe "V12" Vetyeka as the WBA Super featherweight champion in 2014 - and Tete were so close in that together they sent a heart-warming recorded message to Vetyeka who was hospitalized after being hit by a car.

The 37 year old boxer from Mdantsane‚ - a former SA and IBO bantamweight‚ and IBO and WBA Super featherweight champion - suffered two broken legs. But doctors did a good job and Vetyeka has made a steady recovery.

Said Tete: "This is how this sport of boxing works.

"You are friends today and tomorrow your are in opposite corners looking to beat each other up.